a behind the scenes glimpse into my world with lots of resources and tips that can help you create stunning diy product photography for your handmade business.
Anyone can whip out their phone and photograph a ring, can’t they? Well, in theory yes, but in practice, a ring is a deceivingly difficult object to photograph well. In this guest blog by Wimbledon jeweller, Militza Ortiz, she shares why she decided to invest in a private one-to-one jewellery photography session with London Jewellery Photography, Karen Young. And the fantastic results she achieved during the session and how she has been able to elevate her jewellery photography to get more sales as a result.
Many jewellers struggle with where to start when they want to start a new jewellery business or grow an existing one so they increase profits and achieve their goals. This book review looks at the new book by founder of Jewellers Academy and the London Jewellery School - ‘Start & Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’. This review shares initial thoughts on this comprehensive ‘bible’ for jewellery businesses everywhere and how best to use the book to help jewellers all over the world see results!
After building a thriving product photography business during a pandemic and taking on a new photography studio, I thought that 2022 would be an EPIC year. But on 21st February I was diagnosed with a medium vestibular schwanoma (acoustic neuroma) and suddenly I now have to balance my business with this diagnosis. In order to raise awareness of this type of brain tumours that causes single sided deafness, here is my story so far…
Here are five last-minute jewellery gift ideas for that special someone in your life, whether it’s a partner, mum, sister, best friend or anyone special in your life!
This year, I’ve had the honour of working with some incredible small businesses as clients of mine and I’ve shopped with many of them too! To celebrate them, I’m sharing as many as I can in the ultimate guide to shopping handmade this Christmas!
Have your set your 2021 goals for your handmade business but have no idea how you are going to achieve them?
With a background in project and programme management, UK Product and Jewellery Photographer, Karen Young talks about a simple planning process (including planning tools and free planning worksheets) PLUS a method of working and planning your week to ensure results. Empower yourself and your business to achieve what you want to in 2021!
As 2020 comes to a close it is a great time to set your 2021 goals for your handmade business. This blog post talks about the process UK Product Photographer, Karen Young has developed over years to set meaningful and authentic goals for your business that help you achieve what matters most to you. So that whatever 2021 throws at you can be sure that you heading in the right direction and focussing on the right activities to get results.
For many handmade business owners, the Christmas season is the busiest time of the year and a time when you can sell more and maximise your income and profits. With a little bit of preparation you can ensure that this festive season is a great one for you and your handmade business without overwhelm and working 24/7.
